The Sri Lankan Cricket Team has managed to score 296 runs for the loss of 6 wickets against Pakistan after winning the toss and electing to bat in the first One Day International of the Asia Cup being played in Bangladesh today.

Lahiru Thirimanne top scored for Sri Lanka with 102 off 110 balls which was his second ODI century and he was involved in a 161 run stand for the second wicket with Kumar Sangakkara who scored a brisk 67.

Sri Lankan Skipper Angelo Mathews also chipped in with a 50 ball 55 runs and was unbeaten at the end of the inning.